Comparison

First Sounds vs Speak Anew

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

First Sounds

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Help your child practise first sounds, syllables, and everyday words at home. FirstSound combines playful voice activities, clear visual feedback, and parent-created practice in one calm, child-friendly app. FEATURES - Guided word and syllable activities with simple prompts - Everyday words for needs, choices, and feelings - A live loudness meter with clear green-zone feedback - Voice-reactive AR activities - Separate child profiles, history, and free PDF reports - Custom words and syllables with your own picture and parent voice recording - Interface in 16 supported languages and Parent Gate for purchases or external links - Works offline and requires no FirstSound account PRO SUBSCRIPTION - Full practice catalog and AR activities - Create words and syllables tailored to your child - Add an image from your photo library and record a familiar parent voice - Eligible users can receive a three-day free trial - Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled PRIVACY AND SAFETY FirstSound is for home practice and is not a medical device. The microphone measures live loudness during activities. A voice recording is stored only when a parent chooses to create one. When iCloud is available, progress, parent-created activities, pictures, and recordings are backed up only to the user's private iCloud account. FirstSound cannot access them. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Speak Anew

Features
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Speak Anew is a read-along speech practice tool for adults who are rebuilding their voice — after a stroke, an illness, or simply because words come slower now. Practice one phrase a day, at your own pace, with family by your side. HOW IT WORKS · Listen to a phrase, then say it out loud · Instant scoring: three stars for a clear try, two for close, always at least one · Encouragement only — no red X, no failure. Miss a phrase and it kindly says "that's okay, try again" · Four levels, from single words to everyday sentences · Progress you can see: daily streaks, stars, and a 7-day panel with milestone badges and score trends · Dark mode included — easy on the eyes, day and night SPEAK BOARD When saying it out loud is hard, tap a card and the app says it for you: "I need water" · "I'm in pain" · "Please help me" There is also an explain card that shows one full sentence: "My speech is slow. Please give me a moment. Thank you." DESIGNED FOR OLDER ADULTS · Large text and large buttons — nothing to learn · No ads, no pop-ups · A simple app: Practice, Speak Board, Settings FREE & PREMIUM Levels 1–2 and the Speak Board are free forever, unlimited. Premium unlocks Levels 3–4, full statistics, and family sharing. OUR PROMISE Your recording is used only to score that one attempt and is never saved. No name, no phone number, no location — none of it is collected. You can erase your practice history anytime in Settings. Every word you say counts. Say one with us today. SUPPORT & PRIVACY Privacy Policy: https://owooden.cn/fuyutang/privacy.html Support: https://owooden.cn/fuyutang/support.html

Screenshots

First Sounds4 screens
Speak Anew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Speak Anew at every 3 days against First Sounds's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. First Sounds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Speak Anew sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Sounds ships an update every 3 weeks, Speak Anew every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
First Sounds versus Speak Anew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst SoundsSpeak Anew
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValeriia Shchelkanova文静 赵

In-app purchases

1 purchases

First Sounds

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$5.99
3 purchases

Speak Anew

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is First Sounds free?
First Sounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speak Anew free?
Speak Anew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do First Sounds or Speak Anew have ads?
Neither First Sounds nor Speak Anew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, First Sounds or Speak Anew?
First Sounds ships an update every 3 weeks, and Speak Anew every 3 days. Most recently, First Sounds was updated on October 10, 2026 and Speak Anew on October 14, 2026.

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